Filed under: News UFC Latest News John Makdessi compares fighting Daron Cruickshank to 'fighting a cat' due to pokes and scratches By Ariel Helwani@arielhelwani Mar 17, 2013, 3:58am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter MONTREAL -- John Makdessi talks about his UFC 158 win over Daron Cruickshank, dealing with nerves before the fight, feeling out his opponent in the first round, being poked and scratched, and much more. In This Stream UFC 158 videos Focus: UFC 158 edition John Makdessi was scratched as if 'fighting a cat' Roop says Duran 'got me pregnant,' wants Caceres View all 31 stories Get the latest gear UFC 293 Event T-Shirt UFC 293 Matchup Tee UFC 293 Sydney City Tee Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts Tee Sean Strickland Crest Tee Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Jersey Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Hoodie Tai Tuivasa Shoey T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting Sean Strickland reveals preference for first UFC title challenger, thought Israel Adesanya ‘would be better’ Jared Cannonier: If Sean Strickland ‘wants to redeem himself, get his man card back, as a champion he needs to see me’ Rafael Fiziev posts first update from hospital following UFC Vegas 79 injury loss Missed Fists: Bantamweight martial artist batters and bloodies bodybuilder in street fight Report: Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drunk driving charge in New Zealand Michelle Waterson-Gomez issues first statement after brutal UFC Vegas 79 loss